A part of a wild boar family

Thinking about a nice Sunday hike? Get a trolley bus to quarter Kohoutovice and enjoy a game preserve at hills Holedná and Hobrtenky.

Located only 15 minutes from Mendlovo sq. in the centre of the town, the preserve is a great place where to spot deers, moufflons and wild boars (safely locked in a large cattle-range).

Cute, isn't it?

It is allowed to feed the boars – just remember that although they like bread, it is bad for their health.

Your kids will be fascinated by the animals.

Holedná and Hobrtenky hills are a wonderful place for hiking, biking on running. It is easier to start in Kohoutovice quarter, because you’ll go downhill – but if you want to do something for your health, hike from Jundrov or Bystrc uphill.

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The green arrow shows the location of the wild boar range. Deers and moufflons live all over the forrest between Kohoutovice, Bystrc and Jundrov quarters.

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source: Kohoutovice.cz

New wellness complex in quarter Kohoutovice opens on Thursday. Being focused mostly on families with children, it features 25 m pool, smaller pool with back flow, jacuzzi and sauna.

The building got unofficial nickname “Armadillo” for its distinctive design. Its total capacity is 350 visitors. Pools will open on 6 a.m. and close on 10 p.m. every day. According to idnes.cz, one hour of swimming costs only CZK 45 (€1.8).

The wellness complex was built by the town for CZK 211M (€8.4M). It does not have a website yet.

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The pool is located at Vaňhalova st.

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The Grand Prix of the Czech republic takes place at a modern closed racing track “Automotodrom Brno” but from the 1930s to the 1980s racers risked their lives at streets of Brno’s quarters Bosonohy, Žebětín, Kohoutovice and Lískovec.

I found some nice YouTube videos showing the old track, full of long and quick straights and sharp curves, often bordered by trees or old houses.

By the way, you can ride it in your car or on a bike — just don’t race on it.

Czechoslovak newsreel about the 1957 Grand Prix

A short documentary about Jarno Saarinen’s race in 1972

Jazz, hot girls and communist policemen – racing used to be classy! Too bad Jarno Saarinen died in an accident some time later.

German TV spot about the 1982 race

Note that the track goes more through new ugly suburbs than through the old villages.

1949 layout in Grand Prix Legends

Virtual drive through the old layout, including Žebětín (around 2:00).

Grand Prix Legends lap with commentary

One more virtual lap, this time with a commentary and without Žebětín.

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If you are interested in the old track, enjoy this map with links to photos.

Maybe you are looking for an apartment, maybe you just want to learn something new about the town you’re living in: new series “District guides” will tell you everything you need to know about districts, quarters and communities in Brno.

Quick facts

The western part of Kohoutovice is the highest-elevated place in Brno. Eastern-oriented flats have a perfect view of the town.

Quarter Kohoutovice (“rooster village”) is located on the hills above Svratka river in the western part of the town. There are two neighborhoods: an old village and newer blocks of flats. The borough has 13,326 inhabitants.

Pros

• The quarter is surrounded by beautiful woods with paths for hiking and biking
• No traffic jams, healthy environment.
• Clean, safe part of the town.

Cons

• Parking issues in some places (esp. around Voříškova st.).
• No culture venues and no night life.

Fresh woods at Holedná and Hobrtenky hills

You will love Kohoutovice if…

• …you are a passionate sportperson.
• …you seek a quiet place to live with your children.

You will hate Kohoutovice if…

• …you prefer to eat your breakfast in cafés and to live near your favorite club.

Shopping facilities

The boar reserve

There are two supermarkets Albert (closing at 7 p.m.), one mall Brněnka and several small shops, most of which are located next to the supermarkets.

Extra tip

There’s a small wild-boar reserve in the north-west part of Kohoutovice.

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